UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2008
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-11911 | | 35-1910745 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
800 South Street, Suite 305, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(781) 894-9770
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On May 19, 2008, Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. issued a press release announcing that the Company has acquired ArkivMusic, LLC. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On May 19, 2008, Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized management to make discretionary repurchases of its ordinary common stock up to a limit of $25 million. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release dated May 19, 2008 regarding Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.’s acquisition of ArkivMusic, LLC. |
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99.2 | | Press release dated May 19, 2008 regarding Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.’s share repurchase program. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 19, 2008 | STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Dana D. Messina |
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| Name: | Dana D. Messina |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release dated May 19, 2008 regarding Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.’s acquisition of ArkivMusic, LLC. |
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99.2 | | Press release dated May 19, 2008 regarding Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.’s share repurchase program. |
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